How does one even eat that thing? Do you eat the bottom stem-like part? Because I definitely cut that off.
Here’s the deal.

I fried up one piece of bacon and let all the drippings get happy in the pan. My, oh my does bacon grease thrill me like nothing else on this planet. (That’s probably half of my problem.)

Then I caramelized the onion in the bacon grease, added the potato, added the brussels sprouts, and later finished it off with some balsamic vinegar at high heat.

So they come off the stovetop. I sit down and mind you, I was starving. I mean, bring out that bacon and I basically shift in to Pavlov’s dog regardless of what time of day it is. I push the sprouts around, hoping that they will disappear and search for crumbly little bacon bits. Then I decided to make this quick and painless and I eat one.

I sort of liked it. Maybe “like” isn’t the right word. But I don’t hate it.

This can’t be right, I’m thinking. So I eat another one. They were actually kind of good. You know, good in the way that they didn’t make me want to vomit.
So I kept on eating them. And lo and behold, I ate every single one you see on that plate!

Okay. So it was only 4 brussels sprouts. I know. But I cut them in half so really I ate 8, right?

And you’re right – I did eat them fast because I might have made a deal with myself that I couldn’t even touch the bacon and potatoes until the green things were gone. So yes: I bribed myself with bacon.

But still – they weren’t terrible.
The bad news is that I’ve tried eating brussels sprouts in different ways (roasting, etc) and have had to admit defeat. I don’t really think brussels sprouts and I will be hopping on the love boat anytime soon, unless I can continue to romance bacon and potatoes on the side.

Potatoes, Bacon and Brussels Sprouts

serves 2

2 potatoes, chopped (I used yukon gold)

1/4 vidalia onion, chopped

1 slice bacon

8-10 brussels sprouts

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Chop bacon and add to skillet, frying until brown. Remove bacon bits and let drain on paper towel. Add the onion to the bacon drippings and sprinkle with salt. Caramelize for 2-3 minutes, then add chopped potatoes. Saute for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Chop brussels sprouts in half and add to the pan, flat side down. Let cook for 5 minutes. Flip brussels sprouts and cook for 5 more minutes.

Add balsamic vinegar and stir. Cook for 2-3 more minutes. Remove from pan and sprinkle with bacon. Season with salt and pepper if needed.

Well… this changes everything.

Check out my post over at Zesty Cook! It involves one of my favorite snacks.

haha oh no! I love brussels! You should definitely cut off that bottom part ;) They are for sure a love em or hate em vegetable. I didn’t even try them until I moved in with Josh! My mom is on the hate em side and refuses to cook them despite the fact that my dad loves them.

This looks fabulous! I love brussel sprouts roasted- that is the only way I can eat them. Cooking them with bacon, onions and potatoes is genious! Why didn’t I think of that? :-) I am making this as a side dish for Thanksgiving! Maybe I can convince my family (and my husband’s family) that brussel sprouts are good! Thanks, Jessica!

I felt the same way about brussel sprouts until a friend came over and tossed them with an aioli of sorts – a combo of mayo, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Not a lot of mayo, just enough for a light coating. I keep making sprouts this way bc it’s AWESOME. Sometimes with wasabi mayo if I want some heat. Give it a shot! (I also love roasting them with shallots and coating them in a maple sauce… but maybe you’ve already tried something similar).

I think bacon is the gateway drug to brussel sprouts. I did not like them until my aunt made them for me with bacon. My fiance did not like them until I made them for him with bacon. :) I did finally eat them without bacon – roasted a long time and then covered in BBQ sauce. I still think they are best with bacon (duh).

Hi Jess! I’m new to following/commenting on your blog, but I have been a fan for a while! You are hilarious and definitely give me a laugh every day, as well as make my stomach rumble ;).

I love that you have recently started posting on your Fit Bites page a lot more-I love it! I am a npc competitor, but have decided to take some time off to keep my sanity, so i can relate a lot to the feelings you takl about!

While I would love to say that I like brussel sprouts…I literally am repulsed by them. I think I gagged the first time I ever ate one. I won’t be adding these to my repertoire any time soon! hahha But bacon does seem to make everything better huh?

Jessica, thank you for the sweet comment yesterday! I really appreciate it!

Now, bacon and brussels sprouts! My boys are all over that. I made mine with bacon grease last time and they were fighting each other for it. The addition of bacon and potatoes…well that just takes it over the top! It looks delicious!

Amazing Meal Jessica!
Brussels have such a bad rep, don’t they! I love Brussels sprouts and roasting them is the key for sure. :) Glad you liek them now. I make something very similiar to this too I just use tempeh bacon. Great recipe!

I already love b-sprouts, but you add potato and bacon?! Outta this world!! I still can’t really believe that you ate it ;) Perhaps next time you break out the sprouts you can have Mr How Sweet take a picture of you as proof ? hehe!

I actually really like brussels sprouts–as long as they’re not the chewy frozen kind. Eww. Though I will admit that half the reason why I like brussels sprouts lies in the butter, bacon, etc. that they’re cooked in. :)

I love brussels, but the bf, not so much. He does love his bacon. And carmelized onions. I should really make these for him. Or I should just send him the link and tell him to get cooking. Actually I think that option wins. ;)

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I’m Jessica and this is where I share my stuff. You will find a balance of healthy recipes, comfort food and indulgent desserts.

I am madly, passionately, inexplicably in love with food. Bacon makes me beam. Chocolate makes me shout from the rooftops with joy. Vegetables and I are the best of frenemies. My perfect world would include none of them.
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